1. Vanessa L. Williams - American singer and actress.
2. Vanessa R. Williams - American gospel music singer.
1. Vanessa Lynn Williams (born 18 March 1963 - Tarrytown, New York, U.S.) is an American R&B/pop/theatrical singer and actress. In 1983, Williams made history when she became the first woman of known African descent to be crowned Miss America. Her regime as Miss America came to an early and abrupt end when she resigned her title under pressure when Penthouse published nude pictures of her that Hugh Heffner, publisher of Playboy, said he turned down because "they clearly weren't authorized" and that publication of surprise nude pictures without her consent "would be the source of considerable embarrassment to her."
However, she has since gone on to a successful entertainment career. Williams secured a record deal, and released her debut album, The Right Stuff. The first single, Dreamin', was a chart success, and the album reached gold status and earned her three Grammy Award nominations, including one for Best New Artist.
In addition to "Dreamin'", her most notable chart successes have included the songs Running Back To You, Love Is, The Sweetest Days, Colors of the Wind, The Comfort Zone, Just For Tonight, and Oh How The Years Go By. Her biggest hit to date is Save the Best For Last, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks from March 21 to April 18, 1992. In total, Williams has sold six million records and received fifteen Grammy Award nominations.
In 2005, Williams released her eighth studio album, Everlasting Love, a collection of covers of her favorite 1970s songs.
Vanessa made her comeback in 2006 in the US hit series Ugly Betty in the role of Wilemina Slater. She also made a cameo appearance as a sports journalist in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where she gave birth, the baby being delivered by Will Smith.
She's also been seen in a few episodes of Desperate Housewives Season 7; she then joined the cast and remained a series regular until the show ended in 2012.
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2. Vanessa R. Williams, who records as just Vanessa Williams (born November 28, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American gospel music singer.
After working as a public school art teacher for many years, she signed with Light Records and Bajada Records. Her debut album Vanessa was released in 2002 and made the top ten of Billboard magazine's gospel albums chart. Her follow-up album Here I Go Again! was released in 2004.
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Be A Man
Vanessa Williams Lyrics
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My heart is ringing like a telephone
Pick it up and dial in the answer
Oh I'm sick and tied to be alone
Let me know if love is 'bout your after
Just be a man about it
I won't turn you down
Just be a man about it
Oh don't complicate it
And let me know you'll be around
I took you from the number one
Wait for set to be with me forever
I don't bishy yet because that are ompeyend
For your be in heaven so want you
Be a man about it
Oh don't complicate it
You don't have leave me on
Just be a man about it
Just want show to love me right
You can't go wrong if you
Just be a man about it
You don't have to worry
I won't turn you down
Just be a man about it
Oh don't complicate it
And let me know you'll be around
Be a man
We could really have a good thing
But we don't know where it believed
But real we've got to keep the communication flowin'
But that's not all I need so want ya
Be a man about it
You don't have to worry
I won't turn you down
Just be a man about it
Oh don't complicate it
And let me know you'll be around
Be a man just sile it
Oh don't complicate it
You don't have to leave me on
Just be a man about it
Just want show to love me right
You can't go wrong if you
Just be a man uh uh uh
Be a man about it
Stand up for me baby
Be a man about it
I won't turn you down
We could really have a good thing
But we don't where it believe
But real we've got to keep the communication flowin'
But that's not all I need so want ya
In Vanessa Williams's song "Be A Man," the singer is calling on her love interest to step up and take action in their relationship. She is tired of waiting for him to make a move and is asking him to "be a man about it" and let her know if he truly loves her. The repetition of the phrase "be a man about it" reinforces her desire for him to take charge and be decisive.
The song's lyrics highlight the importance of clear communication and honesty in a relationship. Williams emphasizes the need for the man to "let [her] know if love is 'bout [his] after" and to "show [her] love [her] right." Without these essential elements, the relationship cannot thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is ringing like a telephone
I am anxiously waiting for your response and it feels like my heart is ringing with anticipation.
Pick it up and dial in the answer
Please respond to me and let me know your true feelings about our relationship.
Oh I'm sick and tied to be alone
I do not want to be alone anymore and I want you to be a part of my life.
Let me know if love is 'bout your after
Please let me know if love is what you are truly looking for and if we can have a future together.
Just be a man about it
Please be honest and upfront with me about your true feelings and intentions.
You don't have to worry
Do not worry about hurting my feelings or being rejected as I am strong enough to handle the truth.
I won't turn you down
I am open to hearing what you have to say and will not reject you simply because you are being honest.
Oh don't complicate it
Please do not overthink the situation or make it more complicated than it needs to be.
And let me know you'll be around
Please reassure me that you will be there for me if we decide to pursue a relationship.
Wait for set to be with me forever
I waited for the right moment to be with you and I hope that you see the potential for a lifetime together, as I do.
I don't bishy yet because that are ompeyend
I have not given up on us yet because I believe that we have a connection that cannot be denied.
For your be in heaven so want you
Being with you feels like heaven and I want to experience that feeling with you again and again.
You don't have leave me on
Please do not leave me hanging and unsure of your feelings, be honest with me.
Just want show to love me right
I want to be loved in the right way by someone who is honest and who truly cares for me.
You can't go wrong if you
If you are honest and upfront with me, you cannot go wrong, as I am open to hearing your true feelings.
Be a man about it
Please be mature and honest with me about your true intentions and feelings.
We could really have a good thing
I believe that we have a lot of potential to have a great relationship together.
But we don't know where it believed
However, we are not sure where we stand right now and we need to communicate more to figure that out.
But real we've got to keep the communication flowin'
It is important that we keep talking and communicating so that we can figure out where we stand and what we want in a relationship.
But that's not all I need so want ya
Although communication is important, it is not the only thing I need in a relationship, I also want you to be there for me and love me in the right way.
Stand up for me baby
Please take a stand and be honest with me about your true feelings and intentions for our relationship.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICE RUSHEN, KIPPER JONES, LARRY ROBINSON
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